With the improvement of living quality, more and more people are starting to grow flowers and plants at home, and osmanthus as a famous traditional Chinese flower, with its rich fragrance and elegant posture, has become a favorite of many flower enthusiasts. Especially for newly planted potted osmanthus, it requires careful maintenance. Below, I will introduce in detail the breeding methods for newly planted potted osmanthus.
Choosing the appropriate breeding environment1. Light: Osmanthus loves light and should be placed in a place with abundant sunlight, ensuring at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for the growth of osmanthus is between 15-30°C. When the temperature in winter is below 5°C, it should be moved indoors.
3. Humidity: Osmanthus prefers a humid environment but avoids waterlogging, and the soil should be kept slightly moist.
Soil and watering1. Soil: Osmanthus prefers loose, breathable, and well-draining soil. A mixture of decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and sandy soil can be used.
2. Watering: Watering should follow the principle of "water when dry and moist when wet." In hot summer, water 1-2 times a day; in cold winter, water 1-2 times a week.
Fertilizing1. Fertilizing time: The growth period of osmanthus is in spring and autumn. During these periods, the amount of fertilizer should be appropriately increased.
2. Fertilizing method: Compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer can be used, applying once every 20 days, and water should be provided after fertilizing.
Pruning and shaping1. Pruning: During the growth of osmanthus, timely pruning of sick, weak, withered, and crossed branches should be done to maintain a beautiful tree shape.
2. Shaping: Based on personal preferences, it can be pruned into shapes like round, conical, etc.
Pest and disease control1. Diseases: Common diseases of osmanthus include leaf spot disease and powdery mildew. Diseased leaves should be removed in time, and pesticides should be sprayed for prevention and control.
2. Pests: Common pests of osmanthus include aphids and red spiders. Pesticides should be sprayed in time when pests are found.
Precautions1. Avoid direct sunlight: Osmanthus does not tolerate direct sunlight, and proper shading should be provided in the summer.
2. Avoid waterlogging: Osmanthus dislikes waterlogging, so ensure good soil drainage when watering.
3. Pay attention to ventilation: During the growth of osmanthus, maintain good air circulation to avoid the occurrence of diseases and pests.
The breeding of newly planted potted osmanthus is not complicated. As long as the key points of light, soil, watering, fertilizing, pruning and shaping, and pest and disease control are mastered, osmanthus can grow robustly with a fragrance-filled aroma. I hope the above content can be helpful to everyone, and wish your osmanthus grows healthily! According to the "China Flower Market Report," in recent years, with the pursuit of life quality, the potted flower market has shown a steady growth trend, and osmanthus, as one of the outstanding flowers, has increasingly become popular among consumers.